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Family Heirloom Gold Ring Lost at Huntington Beach, CA…Found.

  • from Redondo Beach (California, United States)

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I received a call from Elizabeth asking if I could help her find her ring that got lost in the sand at the beach today. She had taken it off and put it on her towel in order to apply sunscreen. She then got up to shake the sand from the towel, and realized the ring was still on it; she was heartsick. I told her I was on my way, knowing that it is imperative to get on a beach loss as soon as possible, so as not to allow other mitigating factors to make it harder to find; time is almost always the enemy in a ring loss.

When I got to the location, she showed me the area the loss happened, and told me how she and her friends, as well as other people in the area searched for the ring for over an hour to no avail. We moved all of their belongings in order for me to search without any false readings. I told her that it was probably going to surprise her as to where I find it, because I know that rings find a way to fly further than a person thinks they will. I began my search, and went over the area the towel had been in, and went to the place she had shaken out, both silent. I then started moving out away from the location when I heard what I was looking for. I scooped once, looked down and saw the edge of the ring on the side of the hole. I reached down, and picked it up to show Elizabeth who was then overcome with emotion, and so happy that I had found her ring. She explained that it was her grandmother’s ring that was given as a gift by her grandfather before her grandparents were even married. Her grandparents had since passed away, and her mother had given her this ring, to have their memory close to her all the time. Therefore to lose the ring was to lose a great portion of her precious memories. What a great day, to be able to hand Elizabeth back something she was beginning to think was lost for good, and to be able to see that great big smile; what a great day!

If you lose your ring or other metal item of value, call as soon as possible. I will work hard to help you find what you thought might never be found again. I search,  Beverly Hills, Hermosa Beach, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Newport Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Seal Beach, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Torrance, Venice Beach, and all parks, yards, gardens, and ponds (to 5 foot depths) in all of Orange County, all of Los Angeles County, and Ventura County.

Platinum Wedding Band Lost at Hermosa Beach, CA…Found.

  • from Redondo Beach (California, United States)

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I received a call from James while visiting relatives about 30 miles from my house asking if I could help find his lost wedding band. He was playing volley ball, and was going for a hit on the ball when his ring flew off. I told him it would take a little longer than I would normally have taken to get there, if he was willing to wait, and he agreed to wait. I have been retired for a while, and my wife has told me that I went from a 9 to 5 schedule to having doctor’s hours, meaning now that I have chosen to be a ring finder, I am on call at all hours of the day. We said good by to our relatives and I made haste to get to James to find his ring.

When I got to the area and found James, he was waiting at the court with a friend. As he was explaining what had happened, I began getting ready for the search. The main thing that James did right, is to call someone from The Ring Finders immediately after the loss. This allows the person to have the best recollection of the loss, and to not have any other factor to work against the finding of the lost item; as I always point out to those I search for, time is the enemy regarding lost items. He showed me the area where he believed the ring was lost, and I began my search. I went about 10 feet when I heard that sweet sound of precious metal. I dug once, and there in the bottom of my scoop was a nice platinum ring, James’ ring. When I reached in and removed it he was amazed, and relieved I had found it so quickly, but in reality a lot of the finding was helped because of his promptness in calling me out, and staying on the scene. I was sure happy to see his smiling face when I handed him his ring today, it made my day.

If you lose your ring or other metal item of value, call as soon as possible. I will work hard to help you find what you thought might never be found again. I search,  Beverly Hills, Hermosa Beach, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Newport Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Seal Beach, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Torrance, Venice Beach, and all parks, yards, gardens, and ponds (to 5 foot depths) in all of Orange County, all of Los Angeles County, and Ventura County.

Lost Wedding Ring Katy, Texas

  • from Sugar Land (Texas, United States)

Wedding Ring Lost when ATV Adventure Goes Wrong.

02/18/2016

I was contacted by MVP Skeeters’ Baseball Player Travis Scott regarding his lost wedding ring. Travis said he and his wife (newlyweds) had been out on his ATV (4 wheeler) riding and  enjoying the nice weather. Travis said towards the end of the ride they crossed over a small ditch, and had gotten stuck. The ditch was deceiving in appearance and should rightfully be called a bog.

Travis said as they began to cross the water filled ditch the ATV sank and became stuck in knee deep mud. Travis said he dismounted the ATV and attempted to free it by lifting the rear-end out of the mud. Travis said he had no success and later used his truck and a tow strap to pull the ATV out of the mud.

Travis said a short time after getting the ATV stuck and cleaning the mud of his hands he discovered his wedding ring was missing. It was believed it came off in the ditch while he attempted to free the ATV.

02/20/2016

Travis and I conducted a search for his ring today and after a couple of hours we called it quits. The ditch was searched extensively with only a few aluminum cans and couple of pulls tabs being discovered. I was confident at the conclusion of the search, that his ring was not in the designated search area or beyond.

Travis was a go getter, right there in the mud, and it was obvious from the get go, neither of us liked to loose!

 

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Skeeters’ MVP Travis Scott

Skeeters’ Travis Scott earns Atlantic League All-Star MVP

 

Travis rewarded me with an autographed Skeeters’ (Rodger Clemens Game Jersey #21)

Thanks, again Travis

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The Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service

Lost Something Important? We can HELP!

The Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service in Houston can locate you lost engagement ring, wedding ring, favorite piece of jewelry, family heirloom, or other important personal item.

We can search virtually any location, some of the most common are parks, beaches, creeks, and even your own back yard. If you lost your RING or other precious item « Don’t Wait-Call Now! »

 

www.theringfinders.com                                        Texas

www.theringfinders.com/john.volek

Don’t wait… Call now!

281-330-7758

 

 

 

 

 

Men’s Opal Ring Lost in the Hills of Los Angeles, CA…Found.

  • from Redondo Beach (California, United States)

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I received a call from Adam yesterday about a ring that was lost at his house about a month and a half ago during a corporate party. Apparently one of the guests was taking a swing at a pinata when his ring flew off of his extended forefinger. I knew that the ring, if lost in the yard wasn’t going anywhere, so we planned on me coming to search the area today. It was then he sent me a text picture of the area they thought the loss occurred, which gave me pause. The house was situated on the hillside with a ravine that went down probably four hundred feet of steepness. I knew then it would be a tough search.

When I got to the house, which was pretty awesome, it was a big castle with a swimming pool moat and all, I met with Adam. He wasn’t able to describe the ring, but told me it was a big one. He explained what had happened, and where they believed the ring went flying. Hoping though that it had landed in the yard and not on the hillside, I decided to search the area in the yard first, to no avail. I then went out to the hillside and began working in the bushes nearest the fence, and worked my way down. The footing was very tenuous, so the going was slow. I was surprised at how much metal was in that hillside, and much of it sounding like what I was looking for, so digging all of that slowed me considerably more, and my legs were aching, but I kept going, sometimes with my feet sliding out from under me. I was going down to a shelf about a third the way down and finish there, because the hill steepened below the shelf and looked unsafe for me to go further. I finally got down to the shelf, and began my slow assent back to the house further to the side I had not detected on the way down, detecting as I went. I got about halfway back when I saw this beautiful glimmer of gold in the mid day sun. The ring was sitting right on top of the ground waiting to be picked up. I reached down and picked up this awesome men’s opal ring, and knew I had found what I was looking for. Adam was very happy that he would be able to get the ring back to its owner, as was I., Had a great day, a wonderful search and recovery, and there will be smiles that I won’t see, but know they will be great.

If you lose your ring or other metal item of value, call as soon as possible. I will work hard to help you find what you thought might never be found again. I search,  Beverly Hills, Hermosa Beach, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Newport Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Seal Beach, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Torrance, Venice Beach, and all parks, yards, gardens, and ponds (to 5 foot depths) in all of Orange County, all of Los Angeles County, and Ventura County.

RingFinder Relay!

  • from Lake Worth (Florida, United States)

New Years Day, 1/1/16, I got a call from John Volek, a Ring Finder out of Houston, TX.  He was contacted by a couple out of Pompano Beach who lost a Rolex in the intracoastal!  He asked if I was setup to dive, and I replied I was.  I went out to the site and met with Lauren and her boyfriend.  It was late in the day by the time I got out to the site, and getting dark.  I didn’t have but 500 PSI left in my tank, but I figured for the 8ft-10ft I was diving I would be OK for a bit. The water was dark, a bit cold and rather nasty :).  I had zero visibility, and was basically feeling around trying to make the best use of the time  I ran out of air and was set to return the next day.  Unfortunately I got an ear infection from something in that nasty water!  It had also got rather cold outside.  Luckily however, they had contacted another ring finder Don Riley and he was able to come out.  Don dove and found the watch pictured below.  Great effort and teamwork by all Ring Finders involved!!!

 

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Ring Recovery for Snowbird

  • from Lake Worth (Florida, United States)

Got a call on 2/13/16.  Michael had been walking not he beach, and his ring came off.  He knew the exact area it had come off, and established a perimeter of cones.  This was at Juno Beach, one of my favorite beaches in Palm Beach County.  I was in Loxahatchee at the time, so the time from when I got the call to arrival was about 2 hours.  I wasn’t there but less than a few minutes before I got the tell-tale sound from my Excalibur and picked up his ring.  I got an applause from the onlooking sunbathers!  Michael was down from New York.

It’s not uncommon for my calls to come from out of towers. Locals learn over the years its a bad idea to bring jewelry to the beach.  Marking the area with a perimeter was a smart idea on Michaels part, the way the beach looks can change in an instant with people coming and going and the tides moving, better safe than sorry!

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Lost Gold and Diamond Ring Fresno, Texas (found) by John Volek

  • from Sugar Land (Texas, United States)

02/13/2016 Lost Gold and Diamond Ring Fresno, Texas (found) by John Volek

I was contacted by Michele yesterday regarding her husbands lost ring. Michele said while working in their yard the other day her husband lost his gold and diamond ring. Michele said they were pretty sure the ring was lost in the backyard of their residence while racking up some dead grass. Michele said the ring had belonged to her husbands father and they desperately wanted to find it.

Michele said she searched the internet for help! and found « The Ring Finders » and placed the call.

 

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The Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service

Lost Something Important? We can HELP!

The Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service in Houston can locate you lost engagement ring, wedding ring, favorite piece of jewelry, family heirloom, or other important personal item.

We can search virtually any location, some of the most common are parks, beaches, creeks, and even your own back yard. If you lost your RING or other precious item « Don’t Wait-Call Now! »

 

www.theringfinders.com                                        Texas

www.theringfinders.com/john.volek

Don’t wait… Call now!

281-330-7758

 

 

 

 

Lost Wedding Ring in Dickenson, Texas (found) by John Volek

  • from Sugar Land (Texas, United States)

02/13/2016 Lost Wedding Ring In Dickinson, Texas (found) by John Volek

I was contacted yesterday by Angelica regarding her husbands lost wedding ring.  Angelica said she and her husband had been working on the front lawn of their residence when her husband discovered his wedding ring missing. Angelica said, she believed his ring may have fallen off while they they where picking-up grass clipping in the front yard.

Angelica said she searched the internet for someone who might be able to help and came across ‘The Ring Finders » she placed the call!

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The Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service

Lost Something Important? We can HELP!

The Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service in Houston can locate you lost engagement ring, wedding ring, favorite piece of jewelry, family heirloom, or other important personal item.

We can search virtually any location, some of the most common are parks, beaches, creeks, and even your own back yard. If you lost your RING or other precious item « Don’t Wait-Call Now! »

 

www.theringfinders.com                                        Texas

www.theringfinders.com/john.volek

Don’t wait… Call now!

281-330-7758

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lost Gold Wedding Band in Hanauma Bay…FOUND!!!

  • from O‘ahu (Hawaii, United States)

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This ring hunt began in May 2015 when I responded to a craigslist ad from Colorado native Justin (Bud) Downer who lost his Gold Wedding Band while snorkeling in Hanauma Bay. I filed a Special Activity Permit to Metal Detect in the waters of Hanauma Bay sand areas only. After approval I went to work looking for Bud’s ring. I was unsuccessful finding Bud’s wedding band however found other rings. A few months later in August I acquired another permit to search for another White Gold Wedding Band. This was right after Hurricane Guillermo waves pummeled the east shore of Oahu and into Hanauma Bay. Don Bryant my fellow ring finder came along with me on this hunt and low and behold he found Bud’s ring in the vicinity Bud sent to us on a Google Earth map. We both think the turbulence created by the hurricane pushed the ring off the reef and into the sandy area as I searched the sandy area very thoroughly the first time. Needless to say Bud was pleasantly surprised when I informed him of Don’s successful search. Currently I have 4 ring search requests for Hanauma Bay however they have stopped issuing permits. Its awful when I have to tell tourists and locals I’m no longer permitted. We are hoping that the Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) changes their mind in the near future so I can put a few more smiles on faces. Aloha to Bud.

Buried Cache of Silver Coins (Recovered) Montgomery County, Texas by John Volek

  • from Sugar Land (Texas, United States)

Buried Cache of Silver Coins (Recovered) Montgomery County, Texas

Buried in 2004 a cache of silver coins was unearthed today and returned to the owner.

I was contacted by Paul today regarding a cache of silver coins buried in the backyard. Paul said he was selling his house and before moving he was wanting to recover the buried cache. Paul said the cache (a 4″ PVC pipe filled with coins) was buried in 2004 and he was now having some difficulty pin-pointing the exact location.

Paul’s smile tell the rest of the story, check out the video, bound to be one of this years coolest recoveries.

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One of the cache’s silver coins, a gift from Paul

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The Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service

Lost Something Important? We can HELP!

The Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service in Houston can locate you lost engagement ring, wedding ring, favorite piece of jewelry, family heirloom, or other important personal item.

We can search virtually any location, some of the most common are parks, beaches, creeks, and even your own back yard. If you lost your RING or other precious item « Don’t Wait-Call Now! »

 

www.theringfinders.com                                        Texas

www.theringfinders.com/john.volek

Don’t wait… Call now!

281-330-7758